CALYPSO BITES CARIBBEAN BAKERY & RESTAURANT
7836 NW 44 ST, Sunrise FL 33351
Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 10 visits since January 2024
JAN 25
MAY 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License still expired on Jan 14 25
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked rice, beans and pasta stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, all items cooked on 06/21/2026.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at 3 compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside chest freezer.
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with sauce stored in walk in cooler
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over bags with plantains and onions in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over dressings in walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice cold held at 49F in walk in cooler. Per operator, rice transfer from walk in cooler 2 hours prior to the inspection for portioning. Rice is out of temperature for less than 2 hours. Operator transfer rice to chest freezer for quick chill.
Combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety ingredient was opened/prepared. Observed old operator mixed rice cooked 2 days ago wi fresh cooked rice. No date marked on rice cooked 2 days ago.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt removed from the original container not labeled. Operator label container.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator does not have a bodily fluid/ clean up kit. Emailed clean up procedures
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 1)Walk in cooler; rice and beans (110F at 1455 to 109F at 1511- Heated Cooling since 1430). Observed food covered, heat trapped not letting cold air in. Operator uncovered. 2)Kitchen flip top; pikliz (71F at 1435 to 70 at 1511- Ambient Cooling 1400). Observed food cooling in a non functional flip top. Operator moved to walk in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bulk container of flour.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on cutting board
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle buried in bulk container of sugar
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed left over food debris in microwave. Operator cleaned
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed and explained the importance of choking poster
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go container stored on top shelf, not inverted. Operator inverted
May 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 1, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Poster emailed to operator
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed to operator
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No hot water at three compartment sink. Water temperature at 78°F. Operator stated gas not being turned on until Monday.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. All handwashing sink no hot water. Water temperature at 79°F. Operator stated gas not being turned on until Monday.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster emailed to operator
Jan 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License still expired on Jan 14 25
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler; cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); Djon Djon rice (45F- Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portion or prepared today, in unit more than 4hrs. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler; cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); Djon Djon rice (45F- Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portion or prepared today, in unit more than 4hrs. See stop sale
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to locate food thermometer
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator unable to locate license
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Major ice build up in chest freezer in kitchen
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of single service items in direct contact with the floor inside storage room
Apr 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 26, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over unwashed carrots and lettuce
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken on top of Pork
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork; (48F - Cold Holding)Cooked rice; (46F)Macand Cheese; (46F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork; (48F - Cold Holding)Cooked rice; (46F)Macaroni and cheese 46F
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to 3 Compartment sink, mens room
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to 3 Compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Urinal not functioning properly.
Apr 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over unwashed carrots and lettuce
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken on top of Pork
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork; (48F - Cold Holding)Cooked rice; (46F)Macand Cheese; (46F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork; (48F - Cold Holding)Cooked rice; (46F)Macaroni and cheese 46F
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to 3 Compartment sink, mens room
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to 3 Compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice and cooked pork in Walk In Cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Carton boxes of pepper,
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Urinal not functioning properly.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Plastic container of drinks in chest freezer Person In Charge removed
Food stored on floor. Box with plantains
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.